Coming soon to MSFS 2024
Out now in MSFS 2024
R22 Beta II
The R22 was rebuilt as a native MSFS 2024 aircraft. Do your walkaround, roll it out on the ground handling wheels and fly it on skids, floats or with the working spray kit.
Where to buy
MSFS 2024 native models
In the in-sim Marketplace on PC and Xbox
MSFS 2020 models
Download here. Runs in MSFS 2024 too.
X-Plane 11 & 12 models
Download here right after checkout
MSFS 2020 models also sold at
Orbx, simMarket and Flightsim.to
The fleet
Our helicopters
We’re working on native MSFS 2024 versions of the rest of the fleet. The R66 is next, then the 500E. See the latest updates
In every CowanSim helicopter
How we build them
Every flight model is made with the sim’s own SDK, so there’s no extra program to install or run alongside it.
SAS autopilot
Stability augmentation with HDG, NAV, SPD, ALT and VRT autopilot modes, and trim that behaves like the real system.
Custom gauges
We model and code the 3D instruments for each helicopter ourselves.
Sound
Wwise in MSFS and FMOD in X-Plane. Blade slap, rain and engine sounds change with what you’re doing.
Paint kits
Photoshop and GIMP templates with UV layers, for painting your own liveries.
Night lighting
Working landing, cabin and panel lights for flying at night.
VR
Cockpits and click spots are set up for VR headsets and controllers.
R22 Beta II for MSFS 2024
Do a real walkaround first
1. Preflight
Walk around it
Pull the bubble cover, pitot cover and rotor tie-downs. Drain a fuel sample and check the oil before you climb in.
2. Ground handling
Push it out
Put the ground-handling wheels down and push it across the ramp yourself.
3. Fly
Then go fly
Take it up on skids, floats or with the spray kit. You can pick the stock GNS, the PMS50 GTN or, on PC, the TDS GTNXi.
Support
Need help?
Come ask us on Discord. It’s where we answer questions and show what we’re working on, and there are over 2,200 simmers in there.
Updates
Latest updates
Using the PMS GTN? When an update comes with a new CowanSim PMS package, delete the old one and install the new one from GTN Packages.
R22 MSFS
v2.3
Feb 13, 2026
Updated SAS/AP module, rotor trim fixed in MSFS 2024, panel options saved between flights, NVG toggle (key Z)
R66 MSFS
v3.5
Feb 13, 2026
NAV-mode autopilot with the G3X Touch, new CowanSim PMS package, rotor trim fixed in MSFS 2024
H130 MSFS
v2.3
Feb 13, 2026
NAV-mode autopilot with the G3X Touch, new CowanSim PMS package, NVG toggle (key Z)
500E MSFS
v3.4
Feb 13, 2026
NAV-mode autopilot with the G3X Touch, new CowanSim PMS package, panel options saved between flights